The high
school equivalency assessment serves as the basis for the Texas Education
Agency (TEA) to issue the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE). TEA is the only agency in Texas authorized to issue the Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency. Tests may only be administered by authorized testing centers.

Official Certificates, Transcripts, and Verifications

Visit the Texas Certificate/Transcript Search
to obtain a free verification letter or a printable
PDF containing the
Certificate of High School Equivalency and test scores for $5. The printable PDF will include a
diploma-style
certificate suitable for framing and a transcript with test dates and scores. Purchases can be made by credit
card or check (automated clearing house). The certificates and
verifications must be printed during this
transaction.

Colleges and employers are urged to obtain verifications and certificates from the Texas Certificate/Transcript Search as TEA no longer sends certificates or verifications via
mail, fax, or email.

If the search returns "No Records Found," please email txchse@tea.texas.gov to request a record
search.

Current High School Equivalency Exams

There are now three high school equivalency testing options in Texas: the GED test, the HiSET exam and the TASC test. Upon the successful completion of a single provider's exams, the test taker will be issued a State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.

The test taker chooses which test series to take. The test language can be either English, Spanish, or a combination.

Score Requirements

The minimum score requirements are determined by the test provider.

Scores are typically available within three days for computer-based testing. Paper-based test scores are typically available within 10 days. Certificates are issued approximately three business days after the final computer-based test and approximately 14 days after the final paper-based test. TEA will email the initial certificate in a PDF file to the email address used to register for the exams.

Individuals cannot combine scores from a previous test series or different test series. Incomplete scores from tests taken prior to January 1, 2014 are no longer valid.

Preparation Information

Study material is
available at most libraries and book stores. Most preparation books have
practice tests that will help you determine when you are ready to test. Helpful information is available from each test provider website: